Fifty-seven University of Tennessee student-athletes representing 11 men's and women's sports are set to go through graduation ceremonies Friday.
"I'm very proud of the students that are graduating this semester," said Eric Brey director of the Thornton Center. "They have worked hard off the field to earn their degrees and now have earned the distinction of being University of Tennessee alumni. They should be very proud of their accomplishments."
Among the graduates are four members of the 2008 national champion Lady Vols basketball team and current WNBA players Candace Parker, Nicky Anosike, Alexis Hornbuckle and Shannon Bobbitt.
Also graduating is Maurice Staley, who returned to the university to finish his degree through the Thornton Center's Renewing Academic Commitment program.
Spring commencement ceremonies are 6-8 p.m. Thursday.
Ceremonies for the various colleges begin at 9 a.m. Friday at Thompson-Bowling Arena and the Knoxville Convention Center.
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Comments » 5
Einstein writes:
Congratulations Student-Athletes.
GreerVol22 writes:
Cheers!
smitbo7 writes:
Congratulations Maurice Staley. I know the wait was worth it. Great job. You should be very proud of your accomplishment.
BigOrangeVol writes:
Props to Mo!!! Coming back ten years after the fact to finish that degree is impressive.
pdhuff#552644 writes:
Maurice, congrats.
At least he has his priorities straight like we fans, 4 posts for 57 Vols graduating, 300+ for signing a B Ball point guard......
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